Introduce your child to opera through a free, 30-minute semi-staged, sensory-friendly performance of Pirates of Penzance from the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. This comic opera is accompanied by piano and includes three mini-workshops: Music & Drama, Character & Movement, and Stage Makeup.
This free performance is designed for children in grades 3 through 12.
Registration is limited and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. at the Ritenour High School Auditorium.
More information and registration: opera-stl.org
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!